When the Universe plots to help you... ✨ A gorgeous crescent moon rose right in the middle of an incredible Aurora Borealis display, as seen from Whittier, Alaska— one of the cloudiest towns in the world. I stepped away from our dinner table to go outside and check the sky, then told my crew “Guys, it’s clear. Let’s at least get some astrophotography of the stars.” Then one guy yelled “I’m seeing the Aurora!” and thus began a 3 AMer in the coldest winds, full of slick steps in the dark on moss-covered rocks and around washed up jellyfish. Whittier was chosen as a secret World War II military base due to its dependable cloudiness. Pretty special that it happened to clear up enough for it to be the one place we captured THE NORTHERN LIGHTS!!! .
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Taken on a Sony a7riii with 16-35mm f2.8 in Whittier, Alaska
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A dreamy sunset in @canyonlandsnps , where the shadows later surprised me by spelling a word right in the middle of the frame. Can you see it?! Visit link in my bio to see this photo and more as the 10-page feature of September’s issue of Palm Beach Illustrated!! Taken during my May 2018 Capture The Red Magic of Moab photography expedition. Visit the link below to snag your spot for next year!! www.marisamarulli.com/Moab-Utah-photography-workshop-2019
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Taken on Sonya7riii with Sony 70-200mm f2.8 in Canyonlands, Utah.
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Eyes looking right at me. Got within 50 feet of a Grizzly Bear in Alaska yesterday. I wasn’t sure if he saw me (but now that I see his eyes in my photo, I know he did) because we were able to be there and unlike most other grizzlies I’ve seen, he didn’t run away. There are many reasons this guy stuck around (ie he loves his berries), but the most important one is: the National Park Service at Denali NP. I am blown away at their ability to keep a land wild, and the extreme effort they put into keeping their bears “normally” aware of human beings. I say “normal” because it’s the closest word that comes to my mind to describe the balance between sensitized and desensitized. In Denali, these grizzlies look at us just as they look at any other animal in the wild that they’re simply not interested in eating. They’re not used to us feeding them, park drivers ask you to eat inside vehicles only, they’re not used to us bothering them, they’re not used to us encroaching on their land, and especially not used to us pushing the limits of proximity to them, and so much more. Humans... bears... equals in the wild. Pretty cool. Okay that’s my diatribe for today. @denalinps , keep doing it exactly as you do!!!
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Shot on Sony a7riii with 70-200 f2.8 in Denali NP, Alaska
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I am honored to have my bare feet and my photography vocation as the cover and 10-page feature story of Palm Beach Illustrated magazine @pbillustrated , a reverence shared by Olympic gold medalists, entrepreneurs, and other inspirations. I could not be more touched by working with the incredible Editor In Chief @daphneniko, the tear-jerking copywriter @himarymurray and visual mastermind, Olga Gustine... and the amazingly talented portrait photographer @emilyklarerphotography. Thank you for reaching out to honor my story and what I'm putting out into this world. From my old teeth-grinding cubicle, to risking it all for a meaningful life. Trust your heart and go after this gift of life!!! And oh pick up a copy why don't you 😉 Publix... Whole Foods... wherever!! Link to preview of first 27 pages is in my bio! .
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We were cruising on one of @theboatcompany ‘s skiffs so this might not be the type of crisp photo you get standing still with a tripod, but gosh I must have taken 100 pictures of this view in 10 seconds... I was trying so hard to capture what beauty I was witnessing with my eyes in that moment. That’s my goal with photography... Come with us on our Alaska photography tour, Sept 1-7, 2018! Link in bio!
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The subtle yet powerful moment right before your feet finally plant on the ground. Whether it be you’re finally creating the life you want, take your first weary step away from something you don’t, or simply waking up and standing up saying, “This is where I stand.” Do it! A young Alaskan eagle in his element! Join our photography tour in Alaska Sept 1-7, 2018! There’s a spot left! Link in bio! New York Times featured the spot we’ll be going to spot bears in the Sunday paper today, calling it a “Secret National Park, where there are more bears than tourists.” And it’s true! We’ve got some of the last spots to be had for our week in September... claim it for yourself (with us)!!
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Dall’s Porpoise rival killer whales as one of the fastest mammals in Alaskan waters (and their markings look a lot like Orcas too). Still, they love to catch a “bow ride”; riding a pressure wave created by the front of a boat. Makes for *awesome* wildlife viewing! These guys hung out with us for a few minutes than dove deep down and away! I personally love the design of their splashes of water.
To get on the boat, visit: theboatcompany.org. To join my Alaska Photo Adventure and Workshop in September 2018, visit marisamarulli.com or click the link in my Instagram bio! Hope to see you out there! #alaska #sonyimages #photography #photographer #photograph #photo #photooftheday #picoftheday #bestoftheday #instagram #instagood #latergram #landscape #landscapephotography #landscapephotographer #travelphotographyworkshop #photographyworkshop #travel #explore #adventure #wanderlust #love #happiness #natgeoyourshot #natgeo #wildlife #animals #natgeowild #sony #sonyalpha

I spent 6 hours standing in this stream in Alaska with my fly fisher friends, beautiful trout, and some lazy eagles. Figured might as well get a long exposure! To get on the boat, visit: theboatcompany.org. To join my Alaska Photo Adventure and Workshop in September 2018, visit marisamarulli.com or click the link in my Instagram bio! Hope to see you out there... in the middle of nowhere! #alaska #sonyimages #photography #photographer #photograph #photo #photooftheday #picoftheday #bestoftheday #instagram #instagood #latergram #landscape #landscapephotography #landscapephotographer #travelphotographyworkshop #photographyworkshop #travel #explore #adventure #wanderlust #love #happiness #natgeoyourshot #natgeo #forest #trees #green #sony #sonyalpha